PAF dons ranks to newly promoted colonels and newly called-to-active-duty officers
FIFTY-four newly promoted Colonels and 68 newly commissioned Called-to-Active-Duty (CAD) officers formally received their new rank insignias during a Donning of Ranks Ceremony held at the PAF Multi-Purpose Gymnasium, Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, on January 20, 2025. The event was presided over by LTGEN ARTHUR M CORDURA PAF, Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force.
During the ceremony, LTGEN CORDURA formally led the donning of the Colonel rank on COL SHARON LOUIE C MONTALLANA PAF (GSC) and 53 others. Additionally, the CG, PAF led the donning of ranks to MAJ LADY SHEENA MARIE B SARTE and 67 others as newly commissioned PAF CAD Officers.
Following the donning of ranks ceremony, the newly appointed officers took their oaths before LTGEN CORDURA.
In his message, LTGEN CORDURA extended his heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the newly promoted senior PAF officers and newly commissioned CAD officers. He reminded them that their new ranks carry the responsibility of serving as stewards of the present and architects of the PAF’s future. The PAF Chief also expressed his confidence that these officers will help propel the PAF toward becoming a mission-oriented, capability-driven, and values-based organization.
Congratulations to all the newly promoted and appointed officers of the PAF! May your careers be filled with success and dedicated service to the nation and the Filipino people.
Editor’s Note: This article has been sourced from the Philippine Air Force Facebook Page.
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